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University of Arizona

1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Author: Kathy G. Short

Kathy G. Short

The Riddle

The further translation of a manuscript from the lost civilization of Edil-Amarandah which chronicles the experiences of 16-year-old Maerad, a gifted Bard, as she seeks the answer to the Riddle of the Treesong and continues to battle the Dark forces.

Published: ,
Tags: Puzzles, Self confidence, Self reliance
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Silly Suzy Goose

Suzy longs to be different from all the other geese, but learns that imitating a lion may not be the best way to express her individuality.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Cousins, Jealousy
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, EuropeCzech Republic, Europe, FictionCzech Republic, Europe, Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2)Czech Republic, Europe, Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), Picture Book

Captain Abdul’s Little Treasure

A group of pirates have their hands full as they babysit the captain’s lively infant son, who wants to eat only sausages.

Published: 2006,
Tags: food, Pirates
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Who Built the Pyramid?

Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.

Published: 2001,
Tags: antiquities, Pyramids
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, NonfictionAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture BookAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Web Of Lies

Giving in to pressure to join a violent gang in London, twelve-year-old Femi is caught acting as a drug courier and confesses to the police, endangering his family’s request for asylum when Femi’s gang attempts to kill his family in retaliation.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Friendship
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Promise

A promise made by her parents before she was born sends ten-year-old Princess Rania to the desert continent of Roshan to learn mastery of the wind and rain from the old woman known as the Sandwriter. Sequel to ‘Sandwriter.’

Published: 1989,
Tags: Heroes, Knights and knighthood, Quests
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Science FictionAmericas, Canada, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Charlie Farquharson’s Histry Of Canada

A humorous and satirical look at Canadian history.

Published: 1972,
Tags: Customs and practices
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, NonfictionAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Zorah’s Magic Carpet

A Moroccan woman’s magic carpet takes her to far away places, which provide inspiration for her to create other beautiful carpets.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Adventure, creation, inspiration, Magic, Travel, voyage
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, MoroccoAfrica, Fantasy, Morocco, Picture BookAfrica, Fantasy, Morocco, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Lord Of The Fries And Other Stories

A collection of short stories in which Canadian young people interact with the eccentric and vivid figures of their communities, schools, and families.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Maori, Religion
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

You and Me Together: Moms, Dads, and Kids Around The World

From a festival in India to a bus in Germany, from a park in China to a campfire in Australia, loving moms, dads, and kids share their lives.

Published: 2005, National Geographic
Tags: Culture, diversities, families, Love, relationships
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), International

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